Penal Law (Amendment – Harsher Punishment for Offenses of Unlawful Weapon Possession) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק העונשין (תיקון - החמרת ענישה בעבירות החזקת נשק שלא כדין)
TL;DRThe proposal toughens penalties for illegal weapons possession offenses by raising minimum and maximum prison terms in various sections of the Penal Law.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal amends Section 144 and Section 340 of the Penal Law (5737-1977) as follows: in Section 144, the minimum and maximum prison terms for offenses of illegal weapons possession in various categories are raised; in Section 340, the prison terms for related offenses are raised. The proposal states that the court will be able to reduce the sentence only if special reasons are recorded. The stated goal is to fight the phenomenon of illegal possession and arming and to protect public security.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 62 seats
Left the coalition 14 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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